City of Calistoga Agenda

January 18, 2011 City council minutes

Mayor:                   Jack Gingles
Vice Mayor:            Michael Dunsford
Councilmembers:     Chris Canning
                            Gary Kraus 
                            Karen Slusser 
                           

CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL – REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2011 - 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 meeting of the Calistoga City Council, on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 Calistoga Community Center, 1307 Washington Street, 7:00 p.m.

Susan Sneddon, City Clerk

REGULAR SESSION
CITY COUNCIL – REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY,  JANUARY 18, 2011 - 7:00 P.M.
CALISTOGA COMMUNITY CENTER

Communication “A” Item 3: Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment amending Title 17 (Zoning) to establish interim measures for reducing regulatory barriers to economic development


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) APPRECIATION AWARD

1) Presentation of an appreciation award to City Clerk Susan Sneddon for ten years of service.

F) COUNCIL REQUESTS AND IDEAS FOR DISCUSSION

G) 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.

2) Minutes of the November 16, 2010 and December 7, 2010 regular City Council meetings.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Minutes.

3) Consideration of a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment, initiated by the City of Calistoga, amending Title 17 (Zoning) to establish interim measures for reducing regulatory barriers to economic development.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Ordinance.

4) Approving the Annual Parade List and authorizing the Public Works Department to apply for Encroachment Permits from Caltrans.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.

5) Consideration of a Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a donation in the amount of $200.00 from the Roman Spa Hot Springs Resort.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.

6) Consideration of a Resolution accepting as complete the Palisades-Calistoga Resort, LP (Solage) Project off-site public improvements.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.

7) Consideration of a Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a Community Resource donations for Holiday Dinner and Amigos Program in the amount of $3,921.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.

8) Consideration of a resolution authorizing the lease-purchase of various City equipment in the amount of $248,460.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.
1. Staff Report   
2. Lease Purchase Agreement   
3. Lease Purchase Agreement Exhibits      
4. Draft Resolution   

H) PUBLIC HEARING

9) Consideration of a Resolution establishing a criminal justice administration fee.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.

10) Consideration of an amendment to Calistoga Municipal Code (CMC 2010-02), initiated by the City of Calistoga, to establish regulations for authorizing Special Events occurring in the City by amending Title 5 Business Taxes, Licenses and Regulations, Title 3 Revenue, Finance, and Expenditure, specifically Chapter 3.30 Film Permits for Motion Picture and Television Production and Title 17 Zoning, specifically, Section 17.40.050 Action – Administrative Use Permits.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Introduce the Ordinance and waive the first reading.
1. Staff Report     
2. Draft Ordinance   
3. Planning Commission Staff Report January 12, 2011   

I) GENERAL GOVERNMENT

11) Consideration of a Resolution authorizing awarding a contract in the amount $37,930 to Reyff Electric, Inc. for the City Buildings Lighting Retrofit Project and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.

12) Consideration of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a reimbursement agreement for drainage improvements in southeastern Calistoga in conjunction with the Palisades-Calistoga Resort, LP (Solage) project, and to authorize the City Manager to reimburse Palisades-Calistoga Resort, LP in the amount of $600,000 using Measure A Flood Control and Water Supply Reliability Revenues.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution. 
1. Staff Report and Draft Resolution      
2. Draft Reimbursement Agreement     
3. City Council Resolution No. 2010-096    
4. Staff Report to the City Council dated October 5, 2010   

13) Discussion regarding a request to form a Napa County Subregion for the 2014-2022 Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) process.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discuss and provide direction.

14) Receive a presentation regarding an overview on the future development of a Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS) required by Senate Bill 375.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive presentation and provide comments. 
1. Staff Report   
2. Planning Commission Staff Report of January 12, 2011    
3. Powerpoint  

15) Discussion regarding re-establishing a stipend of $50.00 per meeting for the Planning Commission pursuant to Calistoga Municipal Code Section 2.21.100.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discuss and provide direction. 
1. Staff Report      
2. February 10, 2010 Planning Commission meeting minute excerpt      
3. June 1, 2010 Staff Report and City Council meeting minute excerpt         
4. Resolution No. 2010-051       


16) Discussion regarding the present status of City finances and strategy for containing expenditures.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discuss and provide direction.

17) Discussion regarding the City’s financial participation in Calistoga’s 125th Anniversary Commemoration Ceremony.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discuss and provide direction.

J) CITY MANAGER REPORTS

K) CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNMENT

To the next scheduled regular meeting of the Calistoga City Council, on Tuesday, February 1, 2011, 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, January 14, 2010 at 12:00 p.m.