City of Calistoga Agenda

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

CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL – REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2012– 6:30 P.M.
CALISTOGA COMMUNITY CENTER

             Approved Minutes                           Printable Agenda

A) CALL TO ORDER

B) 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 of municipal concern (maximum of three minutes per speaker).

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, February 21, 2012, Calistoga Community Center, 1307 Washington Street, 7:00 p.m.

Amanda Davis, Deputy 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 o9at 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, February 17, 2012 at 12:00 p.m.

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2012 - 7:00 P.M.
CALISTOGA COMMUNITY CENTER 

Printable Agenda                                                     Communication "A" Regarding Item J:7   

Communication "B" Regarding Item I:4                    Communication "C" Regarding Item J:9 



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 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) COUNCIL REQUESTS AND IDEAS FOR DISCUSSION

G) PRESENTATION
1) Presentation by Tom Roberts, Napa County Transportation and Planning Agency (NCTPA), regarding the proposed Calistoga Shuttle Expansion Plan.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive presentation.

H) CONSENT CALENDAR
2) Minutes of the January 24th, 2012 Special City Council meeting and the February 7, 2012 regular City Council meeting.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Minutes.

3) Consideration of a Resolution Accepting Donations from Paul Coates and from Dan Takasugi.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.

I) PUBLIC HEARING
4) Consideration of text amendments to the Calistoga Municipal Code, initiated by the City of Calistoga, amending Title 17 (Zoning) to establish grape sourcing regulations for wineries and stand-alone winery tasting rooms, clarify winery-related uses, and update winery-related land use definitions.
RECOMMENDATION ACTION: Introduce the Ordinance and waive first reading. 

   Staff Report   
Attachment 1. Draft Ordinance 2012-XXX.   
Attachment 2. “Track-Changes” version of Proposed Municipal Code Amendments.      
Attachment 3. Correspondence from Napa County Farm Bureau, Napa Valley Grape Growers and Napa Valley Vintners dated June 21, 2011.    
Attachment 4. Correspondence from Calistoga Chamber of Commerce, dated June 21, 2011.    
Attachment 5. City Attorney Memorandum on Grape Sourcing.    
Attachment 6. General Plan, Zoning and Affected Property Maps.

5) Solicitation and discussion of possible applications for funding under the 2012 State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive update and accept public testimony.

6) Consideration of a Resolution and introduction of an Ordinance proposing an amendment to the PERS Contract to establish a second tier formula for miscellaneous and safety employees.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution and introduce the Ordinance and waive first reading. 
   Staff Report   
Attachment 1. Draft Resolution of Intention to Approve an Amendment to Contract   
Attachment 2. Draft Ordinance   
Attachment 3. Exhibit Copy of Amendment to Contract    
Attachment 4. Actuarial Report for Pooled Plans for new second tier plan for Local Safety dated February 2, 2011    
Attachment 5. Actuarial Report for Pooled Plans for new second tier plan for Local Miscellaneous dated February 2, 2011     
Attachment 6. CalPERS Letter dated January 23, 2012 Re: Contract Amendment    

J) GENERAL GOVERNMENT
7) Determination to summarily deny or set a hearing date for an appeal received from Tom Faherty regarding the Planning Commission’s decision to uphold a determination by the Planning and Building Manager that the addition of a third residential unit on property located at 1411 Fourth Street (APN 011-201-008) is not permissible under the R-1 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning District regulations.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Take action to set a date certain for the hearing on the appeal.

8) Consideration of a Resolution approving the Calistoga Family Center’s request for $3,150 for senior outreach services.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.

9) Presentation of citizen proposal for temporary use of Logvy Park for a City of Calistoga Dog Park.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discuss and provide direction.

10) Periodic report on Growth Management System Program allocations for the 2010 to 2014 program cycle and update on available water supply and wastewater treatment capacity.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discuss and accept report.
   Staff Report    
Attachment 1. Residential Summary – Growth Management System – 2010 to 2014   
Attachment 2. Non-Residential Summary – Growth Management System – 2010 to 2014   
Attachment 3. Assessment of Available Water and Wastewater (October, 2011)    

11) Consideration of a Resolution to authorize the City Manager to enter into a settlement agreement over a community pool construction claim by Page Construction Company and subcontractors in the amount of $800,000.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.

K) ADJOURNMENT
To the next scheduled regular meeting of the Calistoga City Council, on Tuesday, March 6, 2011, Calistoga Community Center, 1307 Washington Street, 7:00 p.m.

Amanda Davis, Deputy 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, February 17, 2012 at 12:00 p.m.