City of Calistoga Agenda

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

MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 18, 2011 CITY COUNCIL MEETING

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

Communication "A" regarding Item J 6 

A) CALL TO ORDER
B) SALUTE TO THE FLAG
C) ACTION OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
D) 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.

E) ADOPTION OF MEETING AGENDA
F) PROCLAMATION
1) City of Calistoga Proclamation recognizing October 23 31, 2011 as Red Ribbon Week.

G) PRESENTATION
2) Presentation by Lynn Brown, Citys representative on the Napa County Local Food Advisory Council.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive presentation. Part 1   Part 2   Part 3

H) COUNCIL REQUESTS AND IDEAS FOR DISCUSSION
I) CONSENT CALENDAR
3) Consideration of a Resolution approving an extension of the professional services agreement with Spilman and Associates in the amount of $15,000.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.

4) Consideration of a Resolution supporting the continued operation of the Yountville Veterans Home Post Office, and authorization for the Mayor to sign a letter of support to the United States Postal Service.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.

5) Consideration of a Resolution ratifying the approval of a purchase order by the City Manager in the amount of $25,000 for Blakeley Construction to provide labor and equipment services for the Kimball Dam Bypass Infrastructure Improvements.  
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.

J) PUBLIC HEARING
6) Review of the draft General Plan amendments implementing the Urban Design Plan.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discuss and provide direction. 
Staff Report   
Attachment No. 1 Planning Commision Staff Report dated 8/24/11 (Part 1)  
Attachment No. 1 Planning Commission Staff Report dated 8/24/11 (Part 2) 
Remaining attachments

K) GENERAL GOVERNMENT
7) Consideration of a Resolution confirming the Mayors appointments to the newly formed Green Committee.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.   Staff Report & Resolution 
Kurt Becker Application  
Karen Chang Application  
J. Kirk Feiereisen Application 
Janice Stenger Application  
Heidi Ticen Application

Resolution No. 2011-092


8) Consideration of a Resolution implementing a program for inspection and repair of sidewalk trip hazards throughout the City.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.   
Staff Report    
Copy of 9/6/11 Staff Report Introducing the Sidewalk Trip Hazard Program   
Map of Phased Sidewalk Trip Hazard Inspection and Repair Program AND Simplified Decision Tree    
Sidewalk Trip Hazard Inspection and Repair Program   
Draft Resolution


9) Consideration of a Resolution awarding a construction contract to Precision Concrete Cutting for the Sidewalk Trip Hazard Removal Project for Fiscal Year 2011-2012, and authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract.            Draft Contract
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.

L) CITY MANAGER REPORTS
M) ADJOURNMENT
To the special meeting of the Calistoga City Council, on Wednesday, October 26, 2011, Calistoga Community Center, 1307 Washington Street, 6:30 p.m.


Susan Sneddon, City Clerk


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