City of Calistoga Agenda

Mayor:                   Jack Gingles
Vice Mayor:            Michael Dunsford
Councilmembers:     Placido Garcia 
                            Gary Kraus 
                            Karen Slusser

MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 7, 2010 CLOSED SESSION & REGULAR SESSION

CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL – REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2010 - 6:30 P.M.
CALISTOGA COMMUNITY CENTER 

A) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: Pursuant to provisions of the Government Code §54957, this is the time provided for members of the public to address the city council regarding matters on this agenda (maximum of three minutes per speaker)

B) CALL TO ORDER

C) ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION ON THE FOLLOWING MATTERS:

1. Conference with Legal Counsel, Anticipated Litigation
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) Government Code Section 54956.9: One potential case.

D) CONVENE TO OPEN SESSION TO REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION

E) ADJOURNMENT
To the scheduled special meeting of the Calistoga City Council, on Tuesday, December 7, 2010 Calistoga Community Center, 1307 Washington Street, 7:00 p.m.

Susan Sneddon, City Clerk

NOTICE: If you challenge a city’s zoning, planning, or other decision in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. Judicial review of any City administrative decision may be had only if a petition is filed with the court not later than the 90th day following the date upon which the decision becomes final. Judicial review of environmental determinations may be subject to a shorter time period for Litigation, in certain cases 30 days following the date of final decision.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at the public counter at City Hall located on the first floor at 1232 Washington Street during normal business hours.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: In compliance with the American Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting please contact the City Clerk’s Department at (707) 942-2807. Notification forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangement to ensure accessibility to this meeting. (28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II).
POSTING: I declare a copy of this agenda was posted at City Hall, 1232 Washington Street, Calistoga, among other locations in the city limits of Calistoga, on Friday, December 3, 2010 at 12:00 p.m.

CITY COUNCIL – REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2010 – 7:00 P.M.
CALISTOGA COMMUNITY CENTER

PLEASE NOTE: Any person who wishes to speak regarding an item on the agenda or make a comment under the “Oral Communication” portion of the agenda may voluntarily complete a “Speaker Card” and submit it to the City Clerk BEFORE that portion of the agenda is called. Speaker cards are available on the table in back of the room. Please observe the time limit of three minutes.

As a courtesy, please silence your cell phones and other electronic devices
while the meeting is in session. Thank you.

A) CALL TO ORDER

B) SALUTE TO THE FLAG

C) ACTION OUT OF CLOSED SESSION

D) ORAL COMMUNICATION
During Oral Communications, the public is given the opportunity to directly address Council with regard to Agenda Items (including Consent Calendar), as well as on any issue of interest to our community at large. Please provide your name & address for the record, and limit your comments to three minutes. Thank you for your cooperation

E) ADOPTION OF MEETING AGENDA

F) CONSENT CALENDAR
The following items listed on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and are approved by a single motion. The Mayor or any member of the City Council or of the public may request that any item listed under the Consent Calendar be removed and action taken separately. In the event that an item is removed from the Consent Calendar, it shall be considered in its numerical order.
1) Minutes of the November 3, 2010 regular City Council meeting.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Minutes.
1. Staff Report  
2. Mintes of November 3, 2010

G) PRESENTATION
2) Presentation by John Tuteur, Napa County Registrar of Voters, regarding the results of the General Municipal Election held in the City of Calistoga, November 2, 2010.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive presentation.

H) ELECTION RESULTS
3) Consideration of a Resolution declaring the results of the General Municipal Election held in the City of Calistoga, November 2, 2010.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution. 
1. Staff Report and Draft Resolution     
2. Exhibit A    
3. Resolution 2010-042

I) OATH OF OFFICE
4) The City Clerk will administer the Oath of Office to the newly elected Officials who will then assume their seats.

J) COUNCIL REQUESTS AND IDEAS FOR DISCUSSION

K) CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION
5) Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation to Connie Minnick for twenty years of service as Senior Account Clerk; Angela Madrigal for ten years of service as Account Clerk; Tim Moore for 10 years of service as Maintenance Tech. I; and Julio Ambriz for 10 years of service as Recreation Tech I.

L) CONSENT CALENDAR CONTINUED
6) Consideration of a Resolution accepting as complete the Diamond Hills Estates Subdivision off-site improvements.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.
1. Staff Report and Draft Resolution      
2. Location Map   

7) Consideration of a Resolution establishing the 2011 City Council meeting schedule.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution. 
1. Staff Report and Draft Resolution   

8) Consideration of a Resolution awarding a contract to Pacific Tree Care for tree removal related to the Mt. Washington Water Storage Tank Project and authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.
1. Staff Report and Draft Resolution     
2. Contract Proposal   

9) Consideration of a Resolution awarding a Consultant Services Agreement with Recolte Energy in an amount not to exceed $25,000 relating to a proposed photo-voltaic solar electric project at the Community Pool.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution. 
1. Staff Report and Draft Resolution     
2. Application for rebates from PG&E via California Solar Initiative     
3. Draft Consultant Services Agreement    
4. Resolution 2010-107     
5. Récolte Energy Projects      

M) GENERAL GOVERNMENT 
10) Consideration of a request by John and Pat Merchant to enter into a Development Agreement for expansion of the Indian Springs Resort and Spa.
RECOMMENDATION: Receive presentation, discuss merits of executing the attached Memorandum of Understanding with the Merchants and adopt a resolution.
1. Project Vicinity Map      
2. Correspondence from John and Pat Merchant, dated October 19, 2010        
3. Draft City Council Resolution 2010-XXX       
4. Draft Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)       
5. Planning Commission Minute Excerpt and Staff Report from October 13, 2010 Planning Commission Meeting       
6. Copy of October 22, 2010 correspondence from Ken MacNab, Senior Planner, summarizing Planning Commission and public comments on the conceptual expansion plan      
7. Project Concept Plans        
8. December 3, 2010 Letter from Larry Kromann     

11) Consideration of a Resolution confirming the Mayor’s appointments to the Planning Commission, Community Resources Commission, Building Standards Advisory & Appeals Board, and the County Wide Bicycle Advisory Committee.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution. 
1. Staff Report and Draft Resolution   
2. Applications    

12) Consideration of a Resolution confirming the Mayor’s recommendations for appointments to the newly created Napa County Local Foods Advisory Council.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.

N) CITY MANAGER REPORTS

O) CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNMENT

To the next scheduled regular meeting of the Calistoga City Council, on Tuesday, December 21, 2010, Calistoga Community Center, 1307 Washington Street, 7:00 p.m.

Susan Sneddon, City Clerk

COPIES OF ALL STAFF REPORTS AND DOCUMENTS subject to disclosure that relate to each item of business referred to on the agenda are available for public inspection the Monday before each regularly scheduled City Council meeting at the City of Calistoga City Hall (first floor), located at 1232 Washington Street, Calistoga, CA. Any documents subject to disclosure that are provided to all, or a majority of all, of the members of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda after the agenda has been distributed will also be made available for inspection at the City Clerks Office during regular business hours."
NOTICE: If you challenge a city’s zoning, planning, or other decision in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. Judicial review of any City administrative decision may be had only if a petition is filed with the court not later than the 90th day following the date upon which the decision becomes final. Judicial review of environmental determinations may be subject to a shorter time period for Litigation, in certain cases 30 days following the date of final decision.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: In compliance with the American Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting please contact the City Clerk’s Department at (707) 942-2805. Notification forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangement to ensure accessibility to this meeting. (28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II).
POSTING: I declare a copy of this agenda was posted at City Hall, 1232 Washington Street, Calistoga, among other locations in the city limits of Calistoga, on Friday, December 3, 2010 at 12:00 p.m.