Mayor Chris Canning 
Vice Mayor Michael Dunsford
Councilmember Gary Kraus
Councilmember Carl Sherrill 
Councilmember - Vacant

CLOSED SESSION AGENDA 
CITY COUNCIL – REGULAR MEETING 
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2012 – 6:00 P.M. 
CALISTOGA COMMUNITY CENTER

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 Labor Negotiators (Labor Negotiator Deborah Glasser Kolly, City Manager Richard Spitler and Administrative Services Director Gloria Leon) 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, December 18, 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.
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.

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) 942-2805. 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, December 14, 2012 at 12:00 p.m. 
                                                                                           

CITY COUNCIL – REGULAR MEETING 
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2012 - 7:00 P.M. 
CALISTOGA COMMUNITY CENTER

             Printable Agenda                 Approved Mintes                

                     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) ACTION OUT OF CLOSED SESSION

C) SALUTE TO THE FLAG

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) PROCLAMATIONS/ PRESENTATIONS/ AWARDS

H) CONSENT CALENDAR

1) Minutes of the July 17, 2012 regular City Council Meeting, July 17, 2012 Calistoga Public Facilities Corporation Meeting, and the August 7, 2012 Regular City Council Meeting.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve minutes. 
   Staff Report and Minutes 

I) PUBLIC HEARING

2) Resort at Indian Springs Expansion – Consideration of a proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration, Conditional Use Permit (U 2011-11), Design Review (DR 2011-09) and Development Agreement (DA 2011-01) requested by John Merchant, on behalf of Resort at Indian Springs, LLC, allowing 75 additional guest rooms, a restaurant, event building, gym & yoga studio and hotel registration building. Landscaping, new parking areas, driveways and pedestrian pathways will also be developed. On and off site water, sewer, recycled water and storm drainage improvements will be installed to serve this project located on the 16 acre site at 1712 Lincoln Avenue (APN 011-340-019) within the “CC-DD”, Community Commercial - Design District.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:
A. Adopt a Resolution approving a Mitigated Negative Declaration based on an Initial Study.
B. Adopt a Resolution approving Conditional Use Permit and Design Review.
C. Introduce an Ordinance and waive the first reading approving a Development Agreement for the Resort at Indian Springs Expansion Project. 

     Staff Report    
     Attachment 1    Attachment 2    Attachment 3                   Communication Received
     Attachment 4   Attachment 5    Attachment 6                    Communication Received 12/18/12   
     Attachment 7   Attachment 8    Attachment 9

The Initial Study and Notice of Intent to Adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration is Available Upon Request at the Planning and Building Department, 1232 Washington Street, City of Calistoga or on the City’s web site at www.ci.calistoga.ca.us. Please be advised that these and the following documents have been distributed to the City Council in advance of this meeting:
1. Planning Commission Resolution PC 2012-25, Mitigated Negative Declaration
2. Planning Commission Resolution PC 2012-26, Conditional Use Permit and Design Review
3. Planning Commission Resolution PC 2012-27, Development Agreement
4. Draft Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of November 14, 2012
5. Planning Commission Staff Report of November 14, 2012
6. Initial Study
7. Proposed Resort Expansion Plans (Engineered Plans & Architectural Plans)


J) GENERAL GOVERNMENT

3) Discussion and consideration of Resolutions either to call for a special election or to appoint a new Council Member to fill the Council vacancy created by the election of a new Mayor.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.
Staff Report               Attachment 1              Attachment 2            Attachment 3

Communications Received

4) The City Clerk will administer the Oath of Office to the newly appointed City Council Member, should one be appointed, who will then assume his or her seat.

No staff report.

5) Consideration of a Resolution selecting a Vice Mayor pursuant to Government Code Section 34905.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.
Staff Report and draft Resolution

6) Consideration of a Resolution confirming the Mayor’s appointments to the Planning Commission, Building Standards Advisory & Appeals Board and the Napa County Measure A Financial Oversight Committee.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.
Staff Report and Attachment 1           Attachment 2

7) Consideration of a Resolution confirming the Mayor’s appointments to local and regional bodies.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.
Staff Report and draft Resolution

8) Consideration of a Resolution designating two Council Members as the Community Enrichment Grant sub-committee.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution.
Staff Report and attachments

K) ADJOURNMENT
To the next scheduled regular meeting of the Calistoga City Council, on Tuesday, January 15, 2013, 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.
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.

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, December 14, 2012 at 12:00 p.m.