City of Calistoga Agenda

MINUTES OF THE JULY 19, 2011 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING

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

CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2011 6:00 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):
Grant Reynolds v. City of Calistoga, Napa County Superior Court Case No. 26-46826.

2. Conference with Labor Negotiators (City Manager Richard Spitler pursuant to GC §54957.6.

Employee Organizations: Calistoga Public Employees Association
Calistoga Police Officers Association
Calistoga Professional Firefighters Association
Unrepresented Employees

D) CONVENE TO OPEN SESSION TO REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
E) ADJOURNMENT
To the scheduled meeting of the Calistoga City Council, on Tuesday, July 19, 2011 Calistoga Community Center, 1307 Washington Street, 7:00 p.m.

Susan Sneddon

REGULAR SESSION
CITY COUNCIL- REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY,  JULY 19, 2011 - 7:00 P.M.
CALISTOGA COMMUNITY CENTER 

Communication "A": Regarding Item 13: Discussion and direction regarding preparation of a Winery and Wine Tasting Ordinance to require 75% fruit produced in the Napa Valley.

Communication B; Regarding Item 9: Request by Bald Mountain Development to enter into a Development Agreement for renovation and expansion of the Silver Rose Inn and Winery.

Communication C; July 19, 2011 Calistoga City Council Meeting
Item 9: Request by Bald Mountain Development to enter into a Development Agreement for renovation and expansion of the Silver Rose Inn and Winery.


Communication D; July 19, 2011 Calistoga City Council Meeting
Item 10: Consideration of a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment, initiated by the City of Calistoga, to amend Chapter 17.35 of the Calistoga Municipal Code, Bed and Breakfast Inns and Facilities adding fire sprinklers requirements and off site manager proximity standards.

 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) ORAL COMMUNICATION ON CONSENT ITEMS OR NON-AGENDA ITEMS
This time is set aside to receive comments from the public regarding matters on the Consent Calendar or matters of municipal concern not on the agenda. Pursuant to Government Code section 54954.3 (the Brown Act), however, the Council cannot consider any issues or take action on any requests during this comment period. Speakers are encouraged to limit their comments to 3 minutes maximum so that all speakers have an opportunity to address the City Council.

D) ADOPTION OF MEETING AGENDA
E) CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION
1) Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation to the following for service to Calistoga:
o Sarah Ganza, Calistoga Community Pool Advisory Committee
o Bill McBride, Maintenance Superintendent (25 years of service)
o Louise Harrison, Administrative Analyst (10 years of service)
o Teresa Coppock, Dispatch Supervisor (20 years of service)
o Johnny Montelli, Maintenance. Tech. III (20 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 June 7, 2011 regular Council meeting, and the June 9, 2011 and June 15, 2011 Special City Council Budget Workshops.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Minutes.

3) Consideration of a Resolution approving Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Larry Walker Associates for ongoing permit assistance services related to the Citys Current Wastewater Treatment Plant NPDES Permit and the States General Water Reuse Permit in an amount not-to-exceed $15,795.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.
Professional Services Agreement

4) Consideration of a Resolution suspending the Community Resources Commission, and vacating the Commission membership.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.

5) Consideration of a Resolution authorizing the execution of Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with Coastland Civil Engineering, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $12,500 for additional engineering services related to development of an Area of Benefit Determination and Reimbursement Program related to public infrastructure improvements installed in conjunction with the Solage Spa & Resort Project.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.
Staff Report and Resolution
Professional Services Agreement Amendment No. 2


6) Consideration of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a funding agreement with Napa County Housing Authority in the amount of $10,000 to support the Napa Valley Farmworker Housing Centers for Fiscal Year 2011/2012.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.

Staff Report and Resolution
Draft Funding Agreement 
Correspondence from Nancy Johnson, Napa County Housing Authority


7) Consideration of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement in the amount of $6,053 with Community Action of Napa Valley (CANV) to provide homeless and emergency support services to residents of Calistoga for Fiscal Year 2011/2012.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.
Staff Report & Resolution  
Professional Services Agreement

8) Consideration of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement in the amount of $3,480 with Fair Housing Napa Valley for Fiscal Year 2011/2012 to provide housing support services to residents of Calistoga.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.
Staff Report and Resolution   
2011 Fair Housing Proposal Letter  
Scope of Services  
Fair Housing Napa Valley Narratives Report - 2011

H) PUBLIC HEARING
9) Consideration of a Resolution approving a request by Bald Mountain Development to enter into a Development Agreement for renovation and expansion of the Silver Rose Inn and Winery.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive presentation, discuss merits of executing the attached Memorandum of Understanding with Bald Mountain Development and adopt a Resolution.
Staff Report  
Attachment 1: Project Vicinity Map  
Attachment 2: Correspondence from Bald Mountain Development dated July 1, 2011
Attachment 3: Draft City Council Resolution 
Attachment 4: Draft Memorandum of Understanding
Attachment 5: Planning Commission Staff Report from June 22, 2011 Planning Commission Meeting 
Attachment 6: Correspondence from Lois Ann Battuello dated June 30, 2011 
Attachment 7: Correspondence from Lois Ann Battuello dated July 4, 2011 
Attachment 8: Master Plan

10) Consideration of a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment, initiated by the City of Calistoga, to amend Chapter 17.35 of the Calistoga Municipal Code, Bed and Breakfast Inns and Facilities adding fire sprinklers requirements and off site manager proximity standards.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Introduce the Ordinance and waive its first reading.
Staff Report 
Attachment 1: Draft Ordinance 
Attachment 2: Planning Commission Resolution PC 2011-12 
Attachment 3: Planning Commission Draft Meeting Minute Excerpt of June 8, 2011 
Attachment 4: Email from Doug Cook, Brannan Cottage Inn dated June 4, 2011 
Attachment 5: Correspondence received from Dennis MacNay, Bear Flag Inn June 8, 2011
Attachment 6: Firehouse.com article regarding a Bed and Breakfast Fire

11) Consideration of a Resolution authorizing the levying and collection of assessments for the Silverado Place Landscape Maintenance District for Fiscal Year 2011-12.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.
Staff Report  
Engineer's Report

12) Consideration of a Resolution authorizing the levying and collection of assessments for the Palisades Subdivision Landscape Maintenance District for Fiscal Year 2011-12.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.
Staff Report 
Engineer's Report

I) GENERAL GOVERNMENT
13) Discussion and direction regarding preparation of a Winery and Wine Tasting Ordinance to require 75% fruit produced in the Napa Valley.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discuss and provide direction.
Staff Report

Attachment 1: Correspondence from the Napa County Farm Bureau, Napa Valley Grapegrowers and the Napa Valley Vintners dated June 21, 2011.
Attachment 2: Correspondence from the Calistoga Chamber of Commerce dated June 21, 2011
Attachment 3: Correspondence from the Napa Valley Vintners dated June 19, 2009.
Attachment 4: Napa County Winery Definition Ordinance.
Attachment 5:. Map of American Viticultural Areas (AVA) within Napa County.
Attachment 6: List of wineries within and around Calistoga.
Attachment 7: List of winery tasting rooms in Calistoga.
Attachment 8: Correspondence from Jeff Bounsall dated July 6, 2011.

14) Consideration of a Resolution to terminate the Community Pool Photovoltaic Solar Energy Project.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.

15) Consideration of a Resolution confirming the Mayors appointments of a Voting Delegate and Alternate Delegate for the 2011 League of California Cities Conference.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.

16) Consideration of Resolution authorizing the City Manager to exercise the Citys option to purchase 1807 Aurora Drive, Calistoga, an affordable housing unit, with the possibility of assignment, to facilitate purchase by another low to moderate income household.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discuss and provide direction.

17) Discussion and direction on recycling bins and CalRecycle Grant Funding.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discuss and provide direction.

18) Consideration of a Resolution establishing objectives and the appointment of a Council Subcommittee for the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Community Enrichment Grant Program.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.

19) Consideration of a Resolution authorizing the execution of a Professional Services Agreement with David W. Spilman for financial services as Acting Administrative Services Director in the amount not to exceed $30,000.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.
Staff Report & Resolution  
Professional services agreement   
Resume of David Spilman

20) Consideration of a Resolution approving Amendment No. 9 to the Funding Agreement with the Napa County Flood Protection and Watershed Improvement Authority requesting additional funds.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution. 
Staff Report & Resolution 
Amendment No. 9

21) Consideration of a Resolution approving Joint Zone Project No. 96 1 Maintenance and Watershed Management Program FY 2011-12 Cost-Sharing Agreement with the Napa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District for Storm Drain Improvements at Logvy Park and removal of two trees at Berry Street Bridge.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution. 
Staff Report   
Resolution   
Professional Services Agreement

J) ADJOURNMENT
To the next scheduled regular meeting of the Calistoga City Council, on Tuesday, August 2, 2011, Calistoga Community Center, 1307 Washington Street, 7:00 p.m.

Susan Sneddon, City Clerk

NOTICE: If you challenge a citys 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 Clerks 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 Monday, July 15, 2011 at 12:00 p.m.