City of Calistoga Agenda

February 1, 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, FEBRUARY 1, 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, Existing Litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a):
City of Calistoga v. Grant Reynolds, Napa County Superior Court Case No. 26-46826.

D) CONVENE TO OPEN SESSION TO REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION

E) ADJOURNMENT
To the scheduled 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

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, January 28, 2011 at 12:00 p.m.

REGULAR SESSION
CITY COUNCIL – REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2011 - 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) APPRECIATION AWARD
1) Presentation of appreciation awards to Jeremy Campbell and Zachery Fleckner for five years of service as part-time firefighters.

G) PRESENTATION
2) Presentation by Shelby Valentine, the City’s representative on the Napa City-County Library Commission.

H) COUNCIL REQUESTS AND IDEAS FOR DISCUSSION

I) 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.

3) Consideration of an amendment to Calistoga Municipal Code (CMC 2010-02) initiated by the City of Calistoga 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 to establish regulations for authorizing special events occurring in the City.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Ordinance.
1. Staff Report and Ordinance No. 674

4) Consideration of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Consultant Services Agreement Amendment with Tetra-Tech Inc. for added extra design services on the Mt. Washington Water Tank Project.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.
1. Staff Report and Draft Resolution        
2. Amendment No. 2 with Proposal    

J) PUBLIC HEARING
5) Consideration of an Ordinance regulating alarm response.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Introduce the Ordinance and waive first reading. 
1. Staff Report with Draft Ordinance   
2. Alarm Owner Brochure

K) GENERAL GOVERNMENT
6) Consideration of Resolution authorizing the City Manager to exercise the City of Calistoga’s option to purchase 2010 High Rocks Drive, Calistoga, an affordable housing unit, with possibility of assignment, to facilitate purchase by another low to moderate income household.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.
1. Staff Report and Draft Resolution    
2. Misc. Documents    

7) Consideration of a Resolution establishing a Planning and Building Manager position in the Planning and Building Division.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.
1. Staff Report and Draft Resolution    
2. Planning Manager Job Description  

8) Consideration of a Resolution authorizing Calistoga to become a member of a Countywide Subregion for local administration of ABAG’s Regional Housing Need Allocation (RHNA) process for the 2014-2022 housing period.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution. 
1. Staff Report and Draft Resolution    
2. City Council Staff Report dated January 18, 2011  

9) Presentation on the City’s street pavement management system.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive presentation.

10) Consideration of a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a letter to Senators Diane Feinstein and Barbara Boxer and Congressman Mike Thompson asking that they oppose any federal government settlement agreement with the Mishewal Wappo Indian Tribe for acquisition of land within the City of Calistoga and Napa County.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.
1. Staff Report and Draft Resolution   
2. Draft Letter to Diane Feinstein  

11) Consideration of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract dispute resolution settlement agreement with IEDA in the amount of $19,657.57.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.
1. Staff Report and Draft Resolution    
2. Misc. Related Correspondence 
 
L) CITY MANAGER REPORTS

M) CITY COUNCIL ADJOURNMENT
To the next scheduled regular meeting of the Calistoga City Council, on Tuesday, February 15, 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 28, 2011 at 12:00 p.m.