City of Calistoga Agenda

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

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 6, 2012 - 7:00 P.M.
CALISTOGA COMMUNITY CENTER

Approved Minutes                      Printable Agenda


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As a courtesy, please silence your cell phones and other electronic devices
while the meeting is in session. Thank you.

Communication "A" Regarding Item H:4                       Communication "B" Regarding Item I: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) COUNCIL REQUESTS AND IDEAS FOR DISCUSSION

G) PRESENTATION
1) Proclamation recognizing March 2012 as American Red Cross Month.      

2) “I am Calistoga/Yo Soy Calistoga”, a presentation of the Calistoga Jr. and Sr. High “Youth Liaison” project led by Calistoga Family Center and the Student Assistance Program.

H) CONSENT CALENDAR
3) Minutes of the February 21, 2012 regular City Council meeting.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Minutes.

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.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 679 as submitted.
Staff Report        
Attachment 1. Ordinance No. 679    
Attachment 2. Map of 94515 Zip Code Area      
 
5) Consideration of a Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 2009-017 and updating the City of Calistoga’s Conflict of Interest Code.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.

I) PUBLIC HEARING
6) Continued Public Hearing on proposed Solage Local Benefit Districts Reimbursement Agreement Relating to Certain Water, Sewer and Storm Drain Improvements Installed During the Construction of the Solage Calistoga (Palisades) Resort.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.
Staff Report        
Attachment 1. Resolution         
Attachment 2. Reimbursement Agreement         

J) GENERAL GOVERNMENT
7) Consideration of holding a City Council Study Session on March 27 and 29 at the Community Center to prepare the City Council goals and objectives for FY 2012/2013
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve dates.

K) ADJOURNMENT
To the next scheduled regular meeting of the Calistoga City Council, on Tuesday, March 20, 2011, Calistoga Community Center, 1307 Washington Street, 7:00 p.m.

Amanda Davis, Deputy City Clerk


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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, March 2, 2012 at 12:00 p.m.